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[Page 3] Top Law School Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. NY Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Bodden-White

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support a Black law student in New York to help with the costs of law school.
    • Race: Black student
    • Education Level: Law school
    • State: New York
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    61
  2. GWU Future Political Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is designed to provide one prospective GWU/GSPM student with aid to invigorate their passion for political management so they may harness the necessary skills to be a successful political professional of the future.
    • Major of Interest: Political Science, Law, Gov, or any related field
    • Education: Junior or senior undergraduate, college graduate, or adult learner
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    62
  3. Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship

    Funded by
    International Chinese Fine Arts Council

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 10, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    63
  4. WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 16, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    The WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to minority students who are pursuing a career in law.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  5. Snap Finance “Funding the Future” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Jun 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support 15 undergraduate students who are part of a marginalized group.
    • Education Level: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    15 winners
    65
  6. Diversity in Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Bodden-White

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation law students who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
    • Age: 25 years old or older
    • Education Level: Graduate law degree
    • Background: First-generation student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    66
  7. WiseGeek Law No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 16, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support the promising careers of aspiring lawyers across the country
    • Desired Career: Lawyer
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    67
  8. Akila Couloumbis Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

    Funded by
    Nikki Couloumbis

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Law, political science, sociology, forensics, or related fields
    • Undergraduate Degree Focus:: Sociology, political science, economics, African American studies, or liberal arts
    • GPA: 3.25 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    68
  9. Derrick Richardson Law Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Margaret Allen-Adeyemo

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 04, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the legacy of Derrick Richardson, this scholarship will support one second or third-year Black law student who is serious about their studies in civil rights law and becoming a lawyer.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Education: 2nd or 3rd year student in Law School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    69
  10. Kotick Health Equity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kotick

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • School: University of Southern California in Los Angeles
    • Experience: Non-profit work or volunteer experience
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    70
  11. Captain Clay Layne Memorial C.O.L.E Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ella & Melissa Collins

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Captain Clay Layne by supporting the children of law enforcement as they pursue their college degrees.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • State: Indiana
    • Family: Child of a law enforcement officer
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    71
  12. Kamyar Afshar Advancement for Higher Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kamyar Afshar

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 10, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a difference in society through legal or medical careers.
    • Education Level: 4-year undergraduate student or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
    • Citizenship: US Citizen or Immigrant
    • Field of Study: Pharmacy, Medicine, Law
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    72
  13. Josephine E. Sloane Scholarship for Legal Studies

    Funded by
    Sloane Law LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 30, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support an African-American law students who have financial need pay for tuition and fees.
    • GPA: Must be above 3.0
    • Location: Must be within the state of Georgia
    • Education: Current or prospective law student
    • Race/Ethnicity: Must be African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    73
  14. Janean D. Watkins Aspiring Victim's Rights Advocate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janean Watkins

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome trauma and are using their experiences to impact victim’s rights laws.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: A career that can impact victim’s rights laws (law, pre-law, criminology, etc.)
    • Background: Has overcome trauma or adversity
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    74
  15. Roberto A. Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sonia Rodriguez

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 16, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Roberto A. Rodriguez by supporting students who share his passion for law enforcement.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Law enforcement
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    75
  16. CATALYSTS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chaz Chapman

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jul 20, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Experience: Work or internship experience involving social change
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    76
  17. Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashok Pai

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about helping others through careers in public service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Public Service
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    77
  18. Skywalker Mission Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Devi Vaddadi

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of advanced degrees by supporting law students throughout their educational journeys.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    78
  19. Sergeant William Jace Cherry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aleatheia Fox Cherry

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sergeant William Jace Cherry by supporting students who share his calling to law enforcement.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Criminal justice or law enforcement
    • State: Tennessee
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    79
  20. LA Police Gear Scholarship

    Funded by
    LA Police Gear, INC

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Sep 16, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in law enforcement as they work towards their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Law enforcement
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    80
  21. John J Costonis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Costonis

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 16, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life accomplishments of John J. Costonis and help support a student seeking higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: Low-income
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    81
  22. Top Nutrition Coaching Scholarship for Law Students

    Funded by
    Thrive

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support law students who are dedicated to balancing their academic pursuits while remaining committed to a healthy lifestyle.
    • Education Level: Graduate law student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    82
  23. Chuck Swartz and Adam Swartz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swartz Family

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the lives of Chuck and Adam Swartz, this scholarship seeks to support students in Pennsylvania in their efforts to help conserve the state's natural environment.
    • Education Level: 3rd or 4th year undergraduates or graduate students
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Career Field: Environmental conservation
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    83
  24. Ilya Flantsbaum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steve Flantsbaum

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Feb 28, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Background: Born in another country
    • Education level: Graduate student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    84
  25. Scholarship for US/Algerian and US/Palestinian Community Members

    Funded by
    Anonymous

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who plan to spend their lives changing the world for the better and working towards peace and justice.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Journalism, communication, media, international law, government and international relations, policy and political science, global leadership, teaching and civil society, etc.
    • Background: Track record of working of working toward justice, peace, prosperity, and dignity for all around the world, such as in volunteering or publication
    • Identity: First or second-generation Algerian or Palestinian immigrant
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    85
  26. Margot Bogner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Margot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jun 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a female student attending Kansas State University.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Gender: Female
    • School: Kansas State University
    • Community Service: 8 hours
    • GPA: 3.25
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    86
  27. Young Achievers For Higher Education

    Funded by
    Douglas G. Chestang

    Amount

    $2,117

    Deadline

    Jul 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are goal-oriented and devoted to achieving their dreams through higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Murphy High School
    • Location: Mobile, Alabama
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    87
  28. TJ Crowson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Crowson Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of TJ Crowson by supporting students with financial need who are pursuing law.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Law
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    Scholarship is in review
    88
  29. Cooper Congress Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Cooper

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Aug 21, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to bridge divides through dialogue and policy by supporting the next generation of political leaders and encouraging them to work together.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
    • Field of Study: Law, legislation, political science, public policy, or government
    Scholarship is in review
    89
  30. Jorge A. Quizhpi Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a Hispanic high school senior planning to attend a two or four year university or college.
    • GPA Range: 3.7
    • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • Major: Accounting, law, architecture, civil engineering, or medicine
    • Education Level: Current Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    90

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